Mount Buller Alpine Resort vs Mt Hotham Alpine Resort
Mount Buller Alpine Resort (Victoria) and Mt Hotham Alpine Resort (Victoria) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.
| Stat | Mount Buller Alpine Resort | Mt Hotham Alpine Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical drop | 1,276 ft (389 m) | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Summit elevation | 5,830 ft | 6,089 ft |
| Base elevation | 4,554 ft | 4,754 ft |
| Lifts | 21 | 14 |
| Runs | 101 | 106 |
| Beginner terrain | 9% | 6% |
| Intermediate terrain | 44% | 56% |
| Expert terrain | 47% | 38% |
| Night skiing | - | - |
Mt Hotham Alpine Resort has the bigger vertical (1,335 ft vs 1,276 ft); Mt Hotham Alpine Resort has more runs (106 vs 101); Mount Buller Alpine Resort skews more expert (47% expert terrain).
Which pass covers them?
| Resort | Pass coverage (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Mount Buller Alpine Resort | Ikon Pass: 7 daysMountain Collective: 2 days |
| Mt Hotham Alpine Resort | Not on a major pass; lift tickets only |
No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →
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